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Irrigation System Maintenance
Even the best irrigation system can waste water if it is run too long or operated incorrectly. You might be able to save water by regularly maintaining your irrigation system.
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May Landscape To-Do List
Your May Landscape To-Do List Warmer temperatures are here with summer on the near horizon. These warm temperatures bring immense growth to the landscape. This month, it’s important to follow these simple steps to ensure a healthy landscape – … Continue reading
Posted in Insects, Lawn, Lawn Tip of the Month, Plant Care
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Oakleaf Hydrangea
If you need a shrub that can shine in the shade, Oakleaf hydrangea could be just what you’re looking for. Characteristics Oakleaf hydrangea is a coarse-textured native shrub that works well as an understory planting under larger trees like live … Continue reading
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January & February Landscape TO-DO List:
> Hold on to poinsettias if you intend to plant them in the landscape after the cold weather is past. March is typically a safe planting month.
> Deadhead (remove old flowers) pansies and snapdragons to keep them blooming. If petunias start looking leggy, prune back hard and fertilize to force new growth.
> Cold sensitive bedding plants can be covered with leaves, pine straw, blankets, or row covers for protection. If using plastic, make sure to remove during warm sunny days and keep plastic from touching plants to avoid damage.
Fruits and Nuts
> Prune grapes in January or February. For muscadines, prune all branches that are less than 3/16” in diameter, leaving 2 to 3 buds per spur. Remove most of the spurs located at the top of the trunk to prevent crowding and bushiness. Continue reading
Posted in Irrigation, Lawn, Lawn Tip of the Month, Plant Care, Weeds
Tagged Blooms, Care, Healthy Lawn, Irrigation, Plant, Water, Weeds
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The beauty of pollination.
The beauty of pollination. (A short video) Nature at Work This is an extraordinary video. You’ll be glad you took the time to watch it.
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“Great things
“Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.” – Vincent Van Gogh
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Naked Backflows…
Florida Irrigation and Sprinkler Systems – Backflow device This is a backflow devise for an irrigation system. The backflow device keeps contaminated water from reentering your irrigation, or sprinkler system’s water supply; thus prevent our drinking water from becoming … Continue reading
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We’d like to take a moment to thank…
our customers, employees and vendors for being a part of Turf-masters. Your support is greatly appreciated!
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Redbay Killers are Coming
The Redbay ambrosia beetle (Xyleborus glabratus) is a very small (about 2 mm in length), dark brown to black, cylinder-shaped beetle, similar to other ambrosia beetles found in Florida. The Redbay ambrosia beetle is native to India, Japan, Myanmar, and … Continue reading
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